EFCC Chair’s “Lazy and Greedy” Comment on Youths Sparks Backlash

A recent statement by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has drawn significant public criticism. Olukoyede attributed the surge in cybercrime to “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths, remarks that have been widely contested on social media. The EFCC chairman made the comments on Monday, October 27, 2025, during…

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EFCC Chairman Attributes Surge in Cybercrime to “Laziness and Greed” Among Nigerian Youths

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, recently stated that “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths are the primary drivers behind the escalating rates of cybercrime in the country. The remarks were made on Monday, October 27, 2025, during an orientation and sensitization program for new students at the Air…

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